Sirsasana II (Headstand Pose II)
Sirsasana 2, (Headstand Pose 2) Sirasana or Shirshasana, Salamba Sirasana, where sirsa translates to head in Sanskrit, is also called the ki
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Mar 22, 20231 min read
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose) is a lengthening asana. Parivrtta translates to revolved, utthita to stretched,...
Mar 22, 20233 min read
Parsvakonasana A + B (Extended Side Angle Pose A + B)
Utthita Parsvakonasana, Parsvakonasana or Extended Side Angle Pose is a lengthening asana. Utthita translates to stretched, parsva to...
Mar 22, 20231 min read
The 8 Dristhis in Sanskrit
The sanskrit word Dristhi, dristi or drshti translates to vision, and is first mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita. By focusing our gaze we...
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Asana Yoga Sanskrit Glossary
Challenge yourself to practice memorizing the basic sanskrit words to easier follow along (or teach) a yoga sequence. This glossary is a...
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
Tadasana (Mountain pose) where tada translates to mountain and asana to pose. Tadasana is a basic starting asana, though seemingly...
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Summary of The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Learn about the traditional yogic lifestyle by exploring this summary of the eight limbs yoga. These eight limbs origins from the ancient...
Jan 1, 20233 min read
The Best Asanas For Meditation
In traditional yoga, the main idea of practicing asanas is to be able to sit for a long period of time. When we practice asanas, we work...
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Virabhadrasana III (Warrior 3)
Virbhadrasana translated to Warrior Pose as "vira" means "hero" or 'Vigorous' and "bhadra" means good. Warrior III is a strengthening interm
Oct 23, 20222 min read
Dandasana (Staff Pose)
Dandasana is a seated yoga pose also known as Staff Pose. In Sanskrit, "Danda" means staff or stick, and "asana" means pose. It is a basic p
Oct 22, 20222 min read
Differences between Paschimottanasana A, B, and C: Forward Bends
Paschimottanasana A, B, and C are variations of the Seated Forward Bend Pose that build upon the basic posture with added elements of stretc
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Urdhva Mukhva Svavasana (Upward Facing Dog)
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, or Upward Facing Dog, is a yoga pose that is commonly practiced as part of a Vinyasa flow or Sun Salutation sequence
Oct 21, 20225 min read
Hatha Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
Hatha Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is a yoga practice that is traditionally included in the Hatha yoga tradition. The Hatha Pradipika is
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose)
Supta Baddha Konasana, also known as Reclined Bound Angle Pose, is a gentle restorative yoga pose that involves lying down on your back with
Oct 21, 20223 min read
Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand)
Pincha Mayurasana, also known as Forearm Stand or Feathered Peacock Pose, is an advanced yoga pose that involves balancing the body upside d
Oct 21, 20226 min read
Jump backs, jump throughs and Dynamic transitions in Hatha
Jump backs, jump throughs, and dynamic transitions are advanced yoga movements that require strength, flexibility, and control. Used in the
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana (Upward Facing Intense Stretch Yoga Pose)
Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana, also known as Upward Facing Intense Stretch Yoga Pose, is a seated yoga posture that involves forward foldin
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Ubhaya Padangusthasana (Both Big Toe Pose)
Ubhaya Padangusthasana, also known as Both Big Toe Pose, is a yoga posture that involves lying on the back and lifting the legs to hold onto
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Supta Padangusthasana A (Reclined Big Toe Pose A)
Supta Padangusthasana, also known as the Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose, is a yoga asana that is practiced while lying down. The pose involv
Oct 21, 20225 min read
Yoga Warmup Routine: Wrist and Shoulder Preparation
To prevent injury and maintain proper alignment in postures, warming up is a crucial part of any yoga practice. Neglecting to warm up the wr
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